Hôtel Royal Lutécia

Hôtel Royal Lutécia is a three-star hotel on Rue du Général Rapp in Strasbourg's République and Finkmatt district, in Grand Est, France. The area lies just north-east of the Grande Île, characterised by the grand Germanic-era buildings of the Neustadt, the green expanse of Place de la République, and the Palais du Rhin and National Theatre nearby. The cathedral and Place Kléber can be reached on foot in around ten to fifteen minutes, the station in roughly the same time, and trams at République connect to the European institutions, making the hotel useful for both leisure and Parliament-related visits. The neighbourhood is calmer and more residential than the old town, with wide avenues and parks, and it suits travellers who prefer a quieter evening while remaining within walking distance of the main sights. Rooms are listed as Double Rooms and Twin Rooms, and wifi is available. No restaurant, bar, spa or pool is listed among the amenities, so guests should confirm breakfast arrangements with the hotel. Dining is available in nearby cafés and brasseries, and the Grande Île offers winstubs serving tarte flambée, choucroute and baeckeoffe with Alsace wines. Service is typical of a family-scale three-star hotel, with reception staff able to arrange taxis, tram information and restaurant suggestions. Nightly rates are not recorded on the item and should be checked with the property; as elsewhere, prices rise in December during the Christmas markets and during European Parliament plenary sessions, when many delegations and visitors fill the city. Visitors travelling by car should enquire about parking, since the district has regulated street spaces and the old town is restricted. Guests who enjoy architecture often walk from here to the Palais Universitaire and the Neustadt avenues, which differ strongly from the medieval lanes of the island. Guests who value quiet evenings often find the district a welcome contrast to the busier tourist streets of the old town, and the proximity to the Palais du Rhin is a point of interest.